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NEW WORKPLACE JUSTICE VISA A CRITICAL STEP TO STOPPING EXPLOITATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS

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A national coalition of over 40 community legal centres, unions, business groups, and faith, welfare and human rights organisations welcome the federal government’s introduction of groundbreaking reforms to reduce widespread migrant worker exploitation.  A new, world-first Workplace Justice visa will enable exploited migrants to stay in Australia for a short period to enforce their workplace … Continued

Hitting the road: Committee to hold public hearings for EV inquiry

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will be holding public hearings in Sydney on Thursday and Friday for its inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Chair of the Committee, Mr Tony Zappia MP, said ‘The public hearings will be an opportunity to further explore the priorities necessary to support … Continued

Challenges and risks facing local government sustainability

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Local government associations from Queensland, Tasmania and New South Wales will appear before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport as part of an ongoing inquiry into local government sustainability. The virtual public hearing on 25 July 2024 continues the Committee’s in-depth examination of the financial sustainability challenges and risks facing local government. The … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

By API User

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

By API User

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

Live music inquiry Brisbane and Sydney public hearings

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding its first round of interstate public hearings this week for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The Committee will be speaking with industry stakeholders, including peak bodies, broadcasters and event organisers. It will also host … Continued

Public hearing for inquiry into improving the economic self-determination for First Nations Australians

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The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is holding a virtual public hearing on 23 July for its inquiry into improving the economic prosperity for First Nations Australians. The Committee will hear from leading financial organisations and Indigenous businesses and academics in New South Wales about how they support First economic opportunities for First … Continued